USTA officials expect nearly 1,500 players from across North Carolina to compete in the four-day event. Match play begins Thursday at 8 a.m. and runs through Sunday, June 15.

The local economic impact for Winston-Salem is expected to range from $1 million to $1.5 million, with players staying, shopping and dining in the area for the course of the event, according to previous USTA economic impact studies.

The tournament will use 17 different sites and more than 100 tennis courts throughout Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

Several area hotels and local businesses, including the Hawthorne Inn, Chik-fil-a at Thruway Shopping Center and Team Connection, are supporting the event along with Visit Winston-Salem.

USTA North Carolina will crown winners in men’s and women’s divisions multiple levels of play ranging from beginners (2.5) to former college athletes (5.0). State Champions are awarded a berth in the USTA Sectional Tournaments held later in the year.

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